Made with organic miso. The original. Natural and instant. Freeze-dried instant Just add hot water 68% less sodium. Gluten free. Four single servings. To make reduced Sodium Miso-Cup, our miso craftsmen age certified organic soybeans and organic rice with a special starter culture. Sea salt is used to regulate this natural aging process. Next, we freeze-dry the fresh unpasteurized organic miso ti retain its maximum benefits. We add select natural ingredients including organic tofu (another great soy food) to make Organic Miso-Cup complete. Much like yogurt, miso is considered to be a living food, That is why Edward & Sons takes extra care to use costly freeze-drying methods which maintain, as much as possible, the naturally occurring living cultures for which fresh miso is prized. Miso-Cup boasts a rich, satisfying flavor which may replace meat or poultry as the foundation for soup, stews, or gravies. Since Miso-Cup is a vegetarian soy food, it is totally free from cholesterol and saturated fats and is a source of isoflavones. Product of USA.